Two Grit Games' Official Narrative Game Jam!
Narrative Game Jam: Beginner-friendly jam for creating games with a story, proudly sponsored by Two Grit Games!
In this game jam you will have a week to create a prototype game that has some kind of story behind it. Once the submission is closed, a team of judges will vote and award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
The story does not need to be fully developed or detailed. The goal is to practice creating and developing a narrative specifically for games.
Examples could include
- Creating a simple visual novel about a girl and her cat.
- Making a 2D side-scrolling story about a knight and his long-lost cousin Mark.
- Designing a puzzle game where two robots must work together to escape a factory.
- Building a top-down adventure about a gardener trying to save their village from a mysterious drought.
- Creating a simple card game where rival mages battle for control of an ancient library.
We encourage you to develop your story more than just surface level to score higher in the voting criteria!
Prizes
🏆 Game Jam Prizes!
1st Place
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$40 Cash Prize - Have Your Paypal Ready
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1 Professional Concept Design per member (up to 4 members) (Character, environment, or prop— your choice!) created by our professional studio team! (If you would prefer a commission style art piece -- such as a designing your dnd character or furry persona that is also applicable)
Social Media Feature on Two Grit Games Instagram
Custom Discord Role and Private Channel on the Two Grit Games server
2nd Place
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$5 Steam Gift Card per member (up to 4 members)
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Social Media Feature on Two Grit Games channels
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Custom Discord Role and Private Channel on the Two Grit Games server
3rd Place
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Social Media Feature on Two Grit Games channels
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Custom Discord Role & Private Channel on the Two Grit Games server
Theme
TBD
How to get started!
- Join our official Discord!
- You can form up into teams there or decide on running solo.
- Come up with a team name and get ready to jam!
Rules
- You must follow the Itch.io TOS.
- You MUST be apart of the discord in order to receive prizes.
- Feel free to solo or put together a team. We recommend keeping the teams to around 4 members.
- Your submission must run in the browser. (sorry no downloads this time)
- You MUST let your team know IN ADVANCE if you are unable to continue working and leaving the jam.
- Do not attempt to sabotage other teams.
- No AI-Generated Content
- No Pornographic Content or Nudity
- No Illicit Drug Reference
- Please only use assets you have the commercial license for. There are asset packs that are only to be used non-commercially.
- We hope you use this game jam as more of a way to learn and connect with other people.
- This list does not cover everything, please use common sense.
Submission
Game
- You are submitting a prototype of your game, so dont worry if everything isnt super polished
- Focus on making sure that the features you want in the game at least work, otherwise, it may heavily affect the rating of your game if we can play it.
- If it doesn't run, it can't win
- The game must be playable within the browser for easy ratings
- Winners will be announced on our Discord.
Voting Criteria
The judging team will use the following categories as guidelines to provide a rating for your game. The judges will then choose a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place which will receive a prize. Remember, ultimately, we want people to learn and have a great time.
Gameplay/Mechanics
- Functionality – Mechanics work as intended
- Innovation – Unique mechanics or creative twists that enhance the storytelling
- Engagement – The gameplay feels immersive and supports the narrative flow
Lore
- Depth – The world feels well-thought-out, with internal logic and depth
- Character and Plot Development – The story is engaging, with compelling characters or intriguing lore.
- Integration – The story coincides with the gameplay, rather than feeling separate
Theme
- Relevance – The game strongly incorporates the jam’s theme in a meaningful way
- Creativity – The theme is used in an unexpected or unique manner
- Execution – The theme is integrated into the game’s story, mechanics, and aesthetics effectively
Aesthetics
- Visual and Audio – Quality of the art and sound design
- Mood and Style – The aesthetics complement the story and tone of the game.
- Expressiveness – The visuals and sound design evoke strong emotions or add depth to the experience
Good luck to all of you and hope you have fun!